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“The Rode Videomic NTG can be used on cameras as a boommic, or even as a USBmic for live streaming”
it comes with a foamwindshield and shockmount, too. If you use a camera that doesn’t supply phantom power, the MKE 600 can be battery powered by AA cells. It’s a rugged unit that should serve you well for years. A firm favourite worldwide. In the audio recorder/adapters category, the winner is the evergreen TascamDR-70D. It’s perfect for DЅLR or mirrorless, and is а four-сhаnnеl, рrо-grаdе аudіо rесоrdеr wіth twо buіlt-іn оmnіdіrесtіоnаl mісrорhоnеѕ аnd fоur bаlаnсеd ХLR/ТRЅmіс іnрutѕ. It’s compact, so can be mounted on a tripod or a camera. The оmnіdіrесtіоnаl mісѕ аllоw еаѕу rесоrdіng оf nаturаl ѕtеrео ѕоund, wіthоut ехtеrnаl mісѕ. Uѕеd іn соmbіnаtіоn wіth оnе оr twо оthеr mісѕ, thе DR-70D bесоmеѕ а соmрасt ѕеt-uр fоr rесоrdіng іntеrvіеwѕ аnd аmbіеnt ѕоund. Easy to see why it’s so popular.
channel individually from the receiver unit. The systemhas on-board
RIGHT RODE The Aussie audio expert won the classes for best DSLR mic and wireless system
recording, as each transmitter can record seven hours of uncompressed audio to its internal memory as a backup. This feature is activated via the new Rode Central app, giving access to firmware updates and advanced features like activation of a safety channel. This records a second track at -20dB in case the main channel distorts. It’s ideal for small cameras and vloggers, as well as anyone who needs a no-fuss systemwith which to record two interviewees. In the professional XLRmics category, the Sennheiser MKE 600 has won again. It has high directionality, picking up audio from where the mic is pointing, cutting noise from the sides and rear. There’s a switchable low-cut filter to reduce wind noise, and
Audio recorder/adapters TascamDR-70D Microphone XLR Sennheiser MKE 600 Microphone DSLR Rode Videomic NTG Wireless mics Rode Wireless Go II Editor’s choice: Saramonic Blink 500 Pro
EDITOR’S CHOICE: SARAMONIC BLINK 500 PRO Saramonic’s Blink 500 Pro allows you to record
independent volume control for audio monitoring. This is a big upgrade over the old Saramonic Blink 500, which only allowed mono recording. Each transmitter has a built-in omnidirectional mic, for strong audio quality. The kit comes with clip- on furrywindscreens to stop wind noise, which are effective, but easy to lose. You can also use standard 3.5mm plug-in lavmics, and the kit comes with two which give clear sound. It’s pro-standard at a great price, which is why it’s the Editor’s Choice.
audio from two different transmitters to two separate channels, in mono or stereo mode, direct to one camera-mountedwireless receiver. Similar to Apple’s AirPod headphones, the transmitter and receiver fit into a charging case and feature instant, single-button pairing. All units have a bright OLED screen to show battery life, waveform and pairing status. The units have a 100m/328ft line-of-sight recording range, and headphone jack with
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